10th Anniversary Help Needed

[Mouse511]

How nice of you to plan a surprise trip for your wife!

Last May, my husband and I took a cruise (Royal Caribbean - 5 nights) to Bermuda from New York and we had a great time. They treat you like royalty! This was our second cruise with Royal Caribbean and I have nothing but great things to say. The price of the cruise was very reasonable. If you haven't been on a cruise I highly recommend it. It's a vacation that I think you have to try at least once.

However, we are huge Disney fans and I think a surprise trip would be great. Would you consider a different hotel? You said you were recently there, a new place to stay will change things up. I've never stayed at the Polynesian, but it looks gorgeous and people seem to love it and say it has a romantic atmosphere.

Whatever you decide, I hope you guys have a great vacation!

 

[PatriciaH]

How about an all-inclusive? We are doing 6 nights in Playa del Carmen, Mexico at a 5 star resort all-inclusive. It will cost $1,400 for both of us with air, transfers, insurance, hotel, all meals, all drinks, tax, tips, non- motorized water sports and entertainment. I have been to this resort before and it is beautiful. It is our 10 year anniversary too!

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[Mariaºoº]

I'm looking for a little help from all of you DISers out there. I am contemplating possible anniversary trips for next summer. I would like to surprise my wife, but I'm having trouble deciding. I'm going to list the three options I came up with along with some thoughts on each.

Let me know what you think; I appreciate any input, as this one is stumping me.

1.) A Trip to WDW Comments: We were just there in June, and we plan on going back in 2008 or 2009. The kids (DD7 and DS5) went along this time; this would be an adults-only trip. We honeymooned at the WL in 1997. My fear is that my wife will get an overload of WDW. I'm looking at six nights, especially since we were just there. We like to head to the waterparks or hang out at the pool and then check out the parks at night.

2.) A Trip to DLR Comments: We have never been to DLR or California. I was thinking about the parks for a few days and then a couple of day trips to LA and the beaches. Because we have never been there, I'm a little concerned about missing things or poor planning.

3.) A Cruise out of NYC Comments: We can drive to NYC in just about five hours. I found a six night cruise to the Bahamas and Bermuda on Norwegian for just about what WDW would cost (including flights, food, etc.). I looked into DCL, but it's way too expensive. We have never cruised, and I'm not sure my wife would like it. Also, an outside cabin or a balcony adds to the price; I know she wouldn't like sleeping in a box with no window at all.

The cruise is kind of intriguing to me, but my wife has never mentioned cruising.

WDW is so familiar to me; I know I can surprise her with that trip. In fact, I already have a plan to get her there without suspecting a thing. She loves the WL, and we have some great memories there. I am also considering the Swan (never been) because they offer a great rate of $149/night for teachers. Of course, no dining plan at the Swan. I can figure out the resort stuff later, though.

Where should we go?

Since you just went to WDW and have never been to DL or California, I personally would pick California. Stay a few days at DL, but then venture off into California. Be sure to hit San Diego!!!